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The Best Beauty Products, From a Mom Who Doesn’t Know Anything About Beauty

I’m a teacher turned stay at home mom. And while I like to look good and feel confident, I sort of have the feeling that I don’t know what I’m doing. Because I’m totally clueless about all things fashion and beauty. But, little by little, I’ve watched YouTube videos and checked out blogs and wasted hours on Pinterest, and I’m starting to figure out what works for this mama on a budget. Read on for the best beauty products from a mom who doesn’t know anything about beauty.

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Hemorrhoids: Tips and Remedies from a Mom Who’s Tried It All

Maybe they showed up with you birthed your kid. Maybe they showed up after a weekend of partying and eating less-than-smartly. Maybe you didn’t do a damn thing to deserve them. Whatever the case, you’ve got a nasty bout of hemorrhoids. I’m here to tell you about my experience (all G-rated, of course), what I learned from seeing a specialist, and what worked for me. Time to tell that unwanted friend that they’ve overstayed their welcome.

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Getting Tattoos When You Have Kids

Tattoos are fantastic. They’re a beautiful and unique way to express yourself or commemorate a special person or event. Loved ones use ink as artistic therapy, as a timeless reward, and as a way to stand out from the crowd. I got a tattoo when I turned 18 but now I’m a mom, and I’m ready to get some skin art to honor my son. But wait a minute: how do you go about that?! Here’s a real simple guide to getting tattoos… when you have kids. Continue reading

Diapering 101: Disposable Diapers

Before I was a mother, I had never changed a diaper.  Seriously.  And luckily, my infant care class taught me how to change diapers on a plastic baby doll.  But when you have a squirming, screaming baby at 2am, threatening to shower you with everything they’ve got left, classes and baby dolls aren’t a whole lot of help.  Welcome to trial and error… at its finest.  (Or messiest, whatever). Here are my recommendations for products and processes to keep you and Baby clean and happy when using disposable diapers. Look at the end of the article for a bonus video about newborn diaper changing!

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